Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-20.
Compact powerhouse with 1,400 in-lbs torque and hammering capability for masonry. Just 3.3 lbs but delivers performance rivaling heavier competitors.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The right pick if you drill into masonry more than a few times a year, or if you're already deep in the Milwaukee M18 ecosystem. For the buyer who drills almost exclusively into wood and drives screws, the DeWalt DCD801B is the smarter dollar — equivalent torque envelope at a lighter weight and meaningfully larger ecosystem.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
1,400 in-lbs POWERSTATE Brushless
Class-leading torque from Milwaukee's POWERSTATE brushless motor — handles 1/2-inch lag bolts and 1-inch hole saws without bogging.
32,000 BPM Hammer Mode
Dedicated hammer mode delivers up to 32,000 blows per minute for drilling into concrete, brick, and block — work the DeWalt and Makita standard drills cannot do.
DRIVE CONTROL with REDLINK Plus
Four-mode selector (drill / hammer / screw / AUTOSTOP) plus REDLINK Plus battery-to-tool intelligence prevents over-discharge and protects against overload.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Pro Tool Reviews named Milwaukee the best cordless power toolmaker in 2026; the M18 FUEL 2904-20 specifically earns top marks for torque and the dedicated hammering mode. Community score slightly lower because hammering capability is overkill for buyers who don't drill masonry.
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Global Critique
“The Milwaukee M18 FUEL wins on raw torque in the three-way decision between Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita.”
“In 2026, Pro Tool Reviews named Milwaukee the best cordless power toolmaker — the M18 FUEL hammer drill anchors that ranking.”
“A reliable workhorse of a tool — the kind of drill professionals build their kit around.”
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